"A 49-year-old Syrian priest and hermit was killed June 23, apparently when a group of rebels attacked the Franciscan Convent of St. Anthony in Ghassanieh, a village in the north near the Turkish border." At least under Assad Christians were not slaughtered.www.catholicnews.com

I am appalled that our government is supporting Al Quada linked rebels in Syria. The US government is providing weapons and money to these animals while insisting that the American people give up our Constitutional rights so that the federal government can protect us from Al Quada terrorists. It is mind boggling.

(quote) Grant-863644 said: I am appalled that our government is supporting Al Quada linked rebels in Syria. The US government is providing weapons and money to these animals while insisting that the American people give up our Constitutional rights so that the federal government can protect us from Al Quada terrorists. It is mind boggling.

Yep. Our government is now calling the people our soldiers fought against "heroes".

Thus, they are not terrorists, but "freedom fighters" according to McCain. Frankly, it reminds one of the bit in 1984 where the enemy of the perpetual war changed instantly, and when Smith asks when the enemy changed, a person replies, "we were always at war with EastAsia."

(quote) Grant-863644 said: I am appalled that our government is supporting Al Quada linked rebels in Syria. The US government is providing weapons and money to these animals while insisting that the American people give up our Constitutional rights so that the federal government can protect us from Al Quada terrorists. It is mind boggling.

BTW, you're not the only one to notice that we've "changed enemies" while keeping the war.

This is so tragic and yet emblematic of the intolerance and even hatred people have for Christians. May God swiftly welcome his priest into heaven and convert the hearts of those who would do us harm. God grant us your grace and protection: physical and spiritual.